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Birth certificates

There are 2 types of birth certificate:

  • the short version, which contains only the baby鈥檚 details
  • the full version, which also contains the parents鈥� details

Once you have registered the birth, you鈥檒l be able to buy a short or full certificate for your baby. Both kinds cost 拢12.50.

If you register the birth in the area where it took place, you鈥檒l get a certificate straight away. If you register the birth in another area, you鈥檒l get it in a few days.

You can buy extra copies of the birth certificate from the register office at any time.